ALONUKO

ALONUKO

Textile Manufacturing

Luxury bespoke bridal and evening gowns.

About us

Alonuko, founded by British born, Nigerian Oluwagbemisola Okunlola is a Women's fashion brand which focuses on creating iconic pieces, that introduce every woman in their best self. Established in 2012, Alonuko is limitless when it comes to its source of inspiration. From World affairs, experiences during travel to dreams that initiate foundations for creative exploration, Gbemi expresses much of her perspective of life through design and presents it to the world through fashion. Oluwagbemisola Okunlola was born on 17th August 1994, and raised in London by both parents amongst her four siblings. Okunlola, commonly known as ‘Gbemi’, recognised her creative flair, love for fashion and meticulous eye for detail at a very early age, and by 11, after growing up watching her mum create beautiful gowns for clients, followed in her footsteps and with one of the machines in a corner of the house, taught herself to sew. Nearly 10 years since its inception, Alonuko is internationally recognised by the likes of Vogue, Insider, Huffington post and Essence to name a few. Renowned as a leading British bridal brand, particularly championed for their intricately hand designed embroideries and perfect matching illusion tulles, especially for women of colour- who are usually underrepresented, Gbemi continues to explore and create beyond the standard, to deliver exceptionally for the Alonuko woman. Based in London, Alonuko caters to woman throughout the world, constantly finding more ways to reach as many of their customers in the most seamless way possible, through events such as trunk shows and pop ups. Alonuko products are created to work with the female form, not to hide imperfections or flaws but to accentuate desired features. Gbemi believes, a woman should work with their qualities within, to edify her beauty without.

Industry
Textile Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2012
Specialties
Bridal

Locations

Employees at ALONUKO

Updates

  • Excited to see our journey featured in The Times as we raise up to £1m to take our luxury fashion brand to the next level!

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    Celebrating Our Journey: Alonuko in The Times! We are honoured to be featured in The Times, showcasing our growth, international reach, and dedication to inclusivity in the bridal industry. From creating illusion gowns that celebrate every bride's unique beauty to serving brides across the U.S., the UK, and Africa, our mission has always been to empower brides of all ethnicities and sizes with designs that truly represent them. The article explores: - Our journey from a self-taught designer to a globally recognised brand - How we've embraced organic growth through the power of social media - Our plans for expansion, including raising up to £1million to scale our impact further This raise will enable us to invest in marketing and operations, driving even greater success in the U.S. and beyond. If you are interested in being part of this exciting journey and supporting our growth, we invite you to share your details via our investment form. https://lnkd.in/edaa3TaG Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this incredible journey. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eiXE9WSk

    ‘It was a three-week event and we saw 100 brides’

    ‘It was a three-week event and we saw 100 brides’

    thetimes.com

  • View organization page for ALONUKO, graphic

    521 followers

    Celebrating Our Journey: Alonuko in The Times! We are honoured to be featured in The Times, showcasing our growth, international reach, and dedication to inclusivity in the bridal industry. From creating illusion gowns that celebrate every bride's unique beauty to serving brides across the U.S., the UK, and Africa, our mission has always been to empower brides of all ethnicities and sizes with designs that truly represent them. The article explores: - Our journey from a self-taught designer to a globally recognised brand - How we've embraced organic growth through the power of social media - Our plans for expansion, including raising up to £1million to scale our impact further This raise will enable us to invest in marketing and operations, driving even greater success in the U.S. and beyond. If you are interested in being part of this exciting journey and supporting our growth, we invite you to share your details via our investment form. https://lnkd.in/edaa3TaG Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this incredible journey. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eiXE9WSk

    ‘It was a three-week event and we saw 100 brides’

    ‘It was a three-week event and we saw 100 brides’

    thetimes.com

  • We are looking for a creative and skilled Social Media Manager and Content Creator to manage and enhance our social media presence. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 months experience creating compelling B2C content across various social media platforms, with a demonstrated track record of producing engaging content that drives brand growth and audience engagement. You will work across both paid and organic social media channels, crafting captivating content that resonates with our audience. The role will require you to use your creativity to come up with new and exciting ideas and will involve a combination of copywriting, videography and video editing. You will work independently but also collaborate with remote teams to drive engagement on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat. You will have a minimum of 12 months of experience creating B2C social media content for a platform with over 100k followers.

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    *APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED* We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Freelance Graphic Designer to join our team and help enhance our brand’s visuals. Your work will push creative boundaries whilst maintaining consistency with design briefs; collaborating closely with the team to create innovative designs for both digital and print channels. You will be responsible for providing high quality assets for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Google. The ideal designer will contribute to multiple new and existing projects, including marketing drives for new campaigns, product launches and ongoing promotional activities. We are looking for someone who can ensure all creative materials are on-brand and up to date. A strong eye for typography, layout and composition as well as expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva is essential. If you're a detail-oriented designer with a passion for creativity and brand consistency, we'd love to hear from you! Please email careers@alonuko.co.uk with your portfolio.

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